| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $157.34 | 8.852% | $171.2677 | $171.27 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.88 | 8.784% | $49.9101 | $49.91 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.86 | 7.153% | $224.8713 | $224.87 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.35 | 12.837% | $147.083 | $147.08 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.93 | 13.306% | $103.0291 | $103.03 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.96 | 7.773% | $59.232 | $59.23 | $59.25 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.54 | 3.816% | $211.3071 | $211.31 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.86 | $966.7003 | $966.70 | $966.70 | $966.70 | |